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Board and Management

Our Board

Elected by the voting members of the Association, The YMCA's Volunteer Board of Directors supports the objectives of the Association and are committed to a balanced consideration of the needs, values and interests of all our members and stakeholders. In their governance of the YMCA they provide vision, strategic leadership and stewardship.

The following are the current members of the board:

Jon Schwab, President
Schwab & Co. Chartered Accountant

Steven Letkeman, Treasurer
Owner - Zanthic Technologies Inc.

Todd O'Reilly, Past President
Investment Advisor - RBC Dominion Securities

Tom Coulter, Director
Associate Financial Advisor - CIBC Wood Gundy

Tim Martin, Director
Vice President - Midwest Surveys

Leigh Smythe, Director
Owner, Golden Acre Garden Centre

Blaine Kunz, Director
First VP & Manager CIBC Wood Gundy Medicine Hat Office

Terry Chapman, Director
Medicine Hat College Professor History & Political Science

Monique Fernquist, Director
Nurse Educator - Alberta Health Services

Peter Donnelly, Director
Manager Energy, Risk & Analysis - Cancarb Ltd.

Dan Pasternak, Director
M.Sc. International Politcs - L.S.E

Justin Gagnon, Director
Division Director - Investors Group Financial Services

Management Staff - Strategic Team

Partnered with our Board of Directors, we are a YMCA professional staff team committed to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. We demand the best in each and everyone that participates in the strategic planning process. We are committed to enriching our community with programs that enhance the growth and development of all that are involved. We also deliver programs and services as a response to the community's expectations of the YMCA. We are a charity!

Jim Smith
Chief Executive Officer
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Colette Freidt
General Manager, South Ridge Branch / Youth Works Employment Centre
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Scott Richter
General Manager, Downtown Branch / YMCA Camp Elkwater
M.Sc. (Kin); B.PAS (Sports Admin.)
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Sandra Warkentin
Manager of Child Care Centres / Day Homes
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